20 Foot Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer and 16 Foot Bumper Trailer

The Texas Animal Health Commission is requesting bids for two flatbed trailers—one 20-foot gooseneck and one 16-foot bumper pull unit, two units each—under IFB 554-26-005, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. Written questions are due June 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST, with agency responses by July 1, 2026.

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification status disclosure and Texas service-disabled veteran ownership eligibility apply. Vendors must complete and submit the required Information and Certifications Form with their bid response; failure to do so results in disqualification. Extensive certifications cover debarment status, E-Verify employment eligibility, cybersecurity training, compliance with federal and state regulations, equal employment opportunity standards, and restrictions on boycotts of Israel and business with prohibited nations.

The 20-foot gooseneck trailer carries a gross vehicle weight rating of 18,000 lbs and must meet detailed specifications for axles, coupler, safety chains, frame materials, undercarriage dimensions, lighting, and rust-inhibiting coating. The 16-foot bumper pull trailer has a 14,000 lbs GVWR with similar specification requirements. Both trailers must include approved equal alternatives to named Southwest Gooseneck models, with detailed specifications required for any substitutes. Each unit requires a minimum two-year warranty, completed Texas title and registration, and a temporary DOT-approved license plate.

Pricing must be provided per unit and total, all costs quoted F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and included in the unit price. Sealed bids must be mailed or hand-delivered to the TAHC Purchasing Department, 2105 Kramer Lane, Austin, Texas 78758, addressed to Robert Walker; electronic and facsimile bids will be rejected. Payment will be made within 30 days of satisfactory delivery under the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with invoices submitted electronically to financial_services@tahc.texas.gov. Award is anticipated in July 2026.